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#1461 of 1,992 schools in MN
Hinckley-finlayson Secondary
High School · Hinckley-finlayson School District · Hinckley, MN
A high school in Hinckley, MN where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 308, Hinckley, MN 55037
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 34% proficient (2022)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hinckley-finlayson Secondary score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hinckley-finlayson Secondary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,329/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,319
Median home value
$206,100
Median rent
$975/mo
College educated
12.9%
Homeownership
78.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55037; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empower Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 10–12 | 0.0 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Pine County Transition ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 15 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hinckley-finlayson School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,816NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hinckley-finlayson Secondary is listed in HINCKLEY-FINLAYSON SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hinckley-finlayson Secondary
Hinckley-finlayson Secondary is a public high school in Hinckley, MN, part of Hinckley-finlayson School District, serving approximately 421 students in grades 7th-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,461 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hinckley-finlayson Secondary
What grades does Hinckley-finlayson Secondary serve?
Hinckley-finlayson Secondary serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Hinckley-finlayson Secondary?
Hinckley-finlayson Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 421 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hinckley-finlayson Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hinckley-finlayson Secondary is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hinckley-finlayson Secondary rank in MN?
Hinckley-finlayson Secondary ranks #1,461 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Hinckley-finlayson Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?
Hinckley-finlayson Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hinckley-finlayson Secondary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hinckley-finlayson Secondary has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hinckley-finlayson Secondary a charter school?
No, Hinckley-finlayson Secondary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hinckley-finlayson Secondary a Title I school?
No, Hinckley-finlayson Secondary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hinckley-finlayson Secondary?
58.0% of students at Hinckley-finlayson Secondary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 421
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Pine County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.9%
- Phone
- (320) 384-6132
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 55037)
- 5,077
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 45.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55037; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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